Stains on suede
To get rid of stains on suede, rub them out with an art gum eraser.
Rubbing with a nail file will remove small spots from suede.

Treatments for removing stains from leather
To remove white water spots on leather, cover them with a thick coat of petroleum jelly. Leave the petroleum jelly in place for a day or so, then wipe it off with a soft cloth.
You can also use petroleum jelly to remove ballpoint ink from leather. Either rub it directly on the spot or put
a gob of it on and leave it for several days, then wipe it off.
Another way to get ballpoint ink out of leather is to saturate the spot with hair spray, allow it to dry and brush lightly with a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water.
Oily stains on leather sometimes can be removed by applying a cleaning fluid such as Energine (available from hardware stores) with a soft cloth. To be sure it’s safe for the particular leather you’re dealing with, test the cleaning fluid on an inconspicuous area first.
To remove surface mildew from leather goods, wipe the leather with a solution of equal parts alcohol and water.
To clean scuff marks off shoes, wipe with toothpaste on a damp rag.
To polish patent leather, wipe the object with a cloth pad dampened with vinegar. Then wipe it dry with a clean, soft cloth.
To clean salt marks off boots and shoes, try a mixture of 1 part white vinegar and 3 parts water.
At times a cat will use a leather bag or shoes as a litter box. To clean up after such an incident, sponge the item inside and out with a solution of equal parts vinegar and water, then blot as dry as possible with thick cloth towels or paper towels. To attack the odor, place a couple of cups of coffee grounds in the bag or shoe and close it up in a paper bag along with crumpled newspaper. Change the newspaper as needed until the smell is gone.

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